Guides & Resources
Captions & Subtitles
How to Get a Caption File and Transcription File in the Same Order
Learn how to get a caption file and a transcript file in the same Rev.com order. Use this simple workflow to get both!
Create VTT Files: WebVTT Caption Generator
Create VTT files with ease by using Rev's WebVTT caption and subtitle file generator. Simply upload your file or paste a URL to get started.
How to Add Captions and Subtitles in Windows Media Player
Learn how to add closed captions and foreign subtitles to your videos in Windows Media Player on your computer.
Transcribe
How to Convert Voice Recordings to Text on Android
For the last decade, the most likely answer has been your phone. And why not? Mobile phones have moved way beyond voice calls, voicemails, and even
How to Turn On Captions and Subtitles for Streaming Service Platforms
Learn how to turn on closed captions and foreign subtitles on the major OTT streaming service platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+.
How to Download YouTube Subtitles as Text & Transcript Files
A video's subtitles have lots of uses offline. Here's how to download YouTube subtitles as text files for future use.
Industries
Microsoft Teams Transcription — Learn How to Get Started
Here’s Rev guide to getting a Microsoft Teams Transcription both in the Teams app and with Rev’s transcription service.
How to Use Google Docs to Transcribe Audio
Google Docs voice typing allows you to transcribe audio, but there are better options. Here's how to transcribe audio with Google Docs.
How to Transcribe a Facebook Video to Text in 5 Simple Steps
Learn how to convert a Facebook video to text quickly online. Simply paste your Facebook video URL and you'll get a 99% accurate transcription in hours.
Other Resources
Dragon Speech Recognition vs. Rev Speech-to-Text Services
Dragon speech recognition software and Rev services have similar speech-to-text capabilities, but are vastly different solutions. Learn more.
Guide to the Rev Caption & Subtitle Editor: How to Use the Caption Editor
How to use the Rev Caption Editor & Subtitle Editor to edit & customize your caption files and burned-in captions. Full guide on how to use our editors.
How To Record Audio On Your Android Device
Knowing how to record audio on Android is useful for journalists, podcasters, or anyone who wants to capture their thoughts. Here’s our guide.
Ebooks
The guide to optimizing your video pre-production with transcripts
With so many meetings that happen during video pre-production, how can you best keep track of all these conversations? Transcripts can help your pre-production workflow be more efficient.
The guide to using transcriptions in your video post-production process
Tell a better story in less time with a more efficient and collaborative video post-production workflow.
The comprehensive guide to captions and subtitles for video distribution
Most consumers are now mobile-first, many have hearing impairments, and the majority view videos sans sound. To make the same impact with your content, you need captions. Also, viewers are more diverse beyond only English, so global subtitles are a must.
Webinars
The hack to working smarter in Media & Entertainment
The hack to working smarter in Media & Entertainment
An API Love Story Rev + Dovetail
An API Love Story Rev + Dovetail market research
Accessibility in Film: A Fireside Chat with Rev and Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas
Affordable, accurate, easy-to-use speech-to-text solutions powered by people and A.I working together. Rev offers transcripts, captions, subtitles, APIs and more at low prices
Checklists
The full campus compliance checklist
Ensuring equal access across physical and digital campus facilities is a big undertaking. Our checklist is here to help!
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